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Case Report: Masseter hypertrophy: A case and review [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
F1000ResearchMasseter muscle hypertrophy is a rare condition with no known etiology that has become more prevalent due to growing aesthetic concerns. It is distinguished by either unilaterally or bilaterally enlarged masseter muscles.
Aarati S. Panchbhai, Prasanna R. Sonar
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The effects of denervation and formoterol administration on facial growth
Australasian Orthodontic Journal, 2014 Objective: To identify and demonstrate possible alterations of skeletal structures which might follow either unilateral surgical denervation of the masseter muscle, unilateral intramuscular injection of formoterol directly into the masseter muscle, or ...
Fitzpatrick Brendan +3 more
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BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2014 BackgroundWhen breastfeeding is difficult or impossible during the neonatal period, an analysis of muscle activity can help determine the best method for substituting it to promote the child’s development.
E. C. França +3 more
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Gerodontology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective This systematic review and meta‐analysis evaluated the relationship between nutritional status and the oral health of older adults (aged 75 years or older). The PECO focus question was, ‘What is the occurrence, association and impact of nutritional state on the oral health outcomes and its management in older adults?’ Methods A ...
Kittipit Srisanoi +8 more
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Impact of High-Intensity Sports Practice on Stomatognathic System Function: An Observational Study
Dentistry JournalBackground: Physical activity improves quality of life, but competitive sports emphasize performance, leading to intense training and restrictive diets that increase injury risk.
Evandro Marianetti Fioco +8 more
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Effect of Functional Appliance on Expression of Biomarkers in Masticatory Muscle after Mandibular Advancement and One Month of Recovery Phase in Young Wistar Rats [PDF]
Iranian Journal of OrthodonticsAim: This study aimed to quantitatively assess the expression changes of muscle damage biomarkers (troponin, myoglobin, and creatine kinase) in masticatory muscles following mandibular advancement and during a recovery phase, providing insights into the ...
Shivangini Swarnkar +5 more
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Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, EarlyView.Graphical abstract illustrating diagnostic methods of TMJ hypermobility and their predictive value for masticatory dysfunction and TMD outcomes. ABSTRACT Background Joint hypermobility (JH), particularly at the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), has been proposed as a potential risk factor for temporomandibular disorders (TMD).
Samilla Pontes Braga +5 more
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The trophic effect of ciliary neurotrophic factor on injured masseter muscle in rat [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, 2015 Objective(s): Occlusal trauma is one of the most common forms of oral biting dysfunction. Long-term occlusal trauma could weaken the stomatognathic system; especially damage one’s masticatory muscle.
Yujun Zhang +7 more
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Short-term effects of dry needling of active myofascial trigger points in the masseter muscle in patients with temporomandibular disorders [PDF]
, 2010 Josué Fernández‐Carnero +6 more
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